Do I Need an Interior Drainage System for My Basement?

Home If water keeps showing up along the edge of your basement floor, through small floor cracks, or after periods of heavy rain, the problem may be larger than one isolated leak. In many homes, the issue is groundwater building up around or beneath the foundation and finding a path inside. That is where an […]

Why Hillside Properties Around Seattle Need Different Drainage Solutions

Home Living on a hillside can come with great views, but it can also create drainage problems that homeowners on flatter lots rarely encounter. Water doesn’t always fall on a hillside property and simply run downhill. It can move across the surface, soak into the soil, travel underground, collect behind retaining walls, and even enter […]

What We Look For During Every Drainage Inspection

Home Many homeowners think a drainage inspection starts with the puddle in the yard or the water in the basement. That’s usually the last thing we look at. We’ve inspected thousands of homes throughout Western Washington. One thing we’ve learned is that water almost always leaves clues before it causes a noticeable problem. The key […]

How Seattle Stormwater Requirements Affect Homeowners Planning Additions

Home Planning a home addition is exciting. Whether you’re building an ADU, expanding your living space, adding a garage, or replacing part of your roof, most homeowners expect to think about permits, contractors, and construction costs. What many don’t expect is to have a conversation about stormwater runoff. Throughout the Seattle area, we’ve seen more […]

What Is a French Drain in a Basement and How Does It Work?

Home If you’ve dealt with water in your basement, you’ve probably heard the term French drain. It’s one of the most common solutions for basement waterproofing, especially in the Seattle area where heavy rainfall and saturated soil are part of everyday conditions. But what exactly is a French drain, and how does it keep your […]